NRS 3016: Midterm Practice Questions &
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A psychiatric-mental health nurse is providing care for a client with a mental disorder. The client
is participating in the decision-making process. The nurse interprets this as which component of
recovery?
a. Self-direction
b. Person-centered
c. Holistic
d. Collaborative
d
A nurse is explaining recovery to the family of a client diagnosed with a mental disorder. Which
statement would be most appropriate for the nurse to include about this process?
a. "The client is helped to live a meaningful life to their fullest potential."
b. "It is a step-by-step process from being ill to being well."
c. "The client focuses mainly on the emotional aspects of their condition."
d. "Although peer support is important, the self-acceptance is essential."
a
,When assessing a client with a mental illness, the nurse determines that the client is
experiencing label avoidance when the client states which of the following?
a. "I really don't need to see anyone."
b. "I'm as crazy as everybody thinks I am."
c. "I'll never be able to function in the world."
d. "I'm at the cause of my illness."
a
A psychiatric-mental health nurse is working with a client who is being treated for depression.
Which client statement would indicate that their spirituality is intact?
a. "I know God must be punishing me for all my sins."
b. "I know I am as well off as I can be under the circumstances."
c. "Nothing will ever be the same again; my life is not worth living."
d. "My church friends came to visit me this past Sunday afternoon."
b
A client is being treated for prostate cancer; his prognosis is very poor. The client has a strong
faith, and he has been active in his church for many years. He is concerned about his health and
the challenges he faces as his cancer progresses. Which comment by the nurse reflects the most
appropriate spiritual nursing intervention for the client?
a. "Would you like me to bring you a guided imagery audiotape?"
b. "You have to belong to the same church I do if you're going to go to heaven."
c. "We can pray together if you'd like."
, d. "I'll take you to visit my church if you can get a pass."
c
A psychiatric-mental health nurse determines that a client is competent when they are able to
do which action?
a. Write a "living will"
b. Comply with the medical regimen
c. Communicate their choices
d. Speak coherent English
c
The nurse is providing care to a client who is hospitalized with a diagnosis of schizophrenia.
Which statement would be appropriate for the nurse to include in the client's medical record?
a. "Acted crazily throughout the night; kept hearing voices and noises."
b. "Had a typical night without incidence of insomnia or nightmares."
c. "Client stated that they had a good night with no complaints."
d. "Reported they are unable to sleep because he heard voices throughout the night."
d
A nurse working on the psychiatric unit receives a telephone call from the employer of one of
the clients on the unit. The employer asks to be sent a copy of Mr. Murray's latest laboratory
work and psychological testing results so Mr. Murray's medical records in employee health can
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A psychiatric-mental health nurse is providing care for a client with a mental disorder. The client
is participating in the decision-making process. The nurse interprets this as which component of
recovery?
a. Self-direction
b. Person-centered
c. Holistic
d. Collaborative
d
A nurse is explaining recovery to the family of a client diagnosed with a mental disorder. Which
statement would be most appropriate for the nurse to include about this process?
a. "The client is helped to live a meaningful life to their fullest potential."
b. "It is a step-by-step process from being ill to being well."
c. "The client focuses mainly on the emotional aspects of their condition."
d. "Although peer support is important, the self-acceptance is essential."
a
,When assessing a client with a mental illness, the nurse determines that the client is
experiencing label avoidance when the client states which of the following?
a. "I really don't need to see anyone."
b. "I'm as crazy as everybody thinks I am."
c. "I'll never be able to function in the world."
d. "I'm at the cause of my illness."
a
A psychiatric-mental health nurse is working with a client who is being treated for depression.
Which client statement would indicate that their spirituality is intact?
a. "I know God must be punishing me for all my sins."
b. "I know I am as well off as I can be under the circumstances."
c. "Nothing will ever be the same again; my life is not worth living."
d. "My church friends came to visit me this past Sunday afternoon."
b
A client is being treated for prostate cancer; his prognosis is very poor. The client has a strong
faith, and he has been active in his church for many years. He is concerned about his health and
the challenges he faces as his cancer progresses. Which comment by the nurse reflects the most
appropriate spiritual nursing intervention for the client?
a. "Would you like me to bring you a guided imagery audiotape?"
b. "You have to belong to the same church I do if you're going to go to heaven."
c. "We can pray together if you'd like."
, d. "I'll take you to visit my church if you can get a pass."
c
A psychiatric-mental health nurse determines that a client is competent when they are able to
do which action?
a. Write a "living will"
b. Comply with the medical regimen
c. Communicate their choices
d. Speak coherent English
c
The nurse is providing care to a client who is hospitalized with a diagnosis of schizophrenia.
Which statement would be appropriate for the nurse to include in the client's medical record?
a. "Acted crazily throughout the night; kept hearing voices and noises."
b. "Had a typical night without incidence of insomnia or nightmares."
c. "Client stated that they had a good night with no complaints."
d. "Reported they are unable to sleep because he heard voices throughout the night."
d
A nurse working on the psychiatric unit receives a telephone call from the employer of one of
the clients on the unit. The employer asks to be sent a copy of Mr. Murray's latest laboratory
work and psychological testing results so Mr. Murray's medical records in employee health can
